Synonyms of work
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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this new drug can really work wonders
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as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
finally figured out how to work the math problem
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as in to drive
to set or keep in motion
this pump is worked by hand
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as in to struggle
to devote serious and sustained effort
the organization has worked for years to raise people's awareness of human rights issues
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as in to use
to take unfair advantage of
a young boy who worked his aunt for all she was worth in toys and candy when she visited once a year
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as in composition
a literary, musical, or artistic production
unfortunately, many of her works are now out of print
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as in production
something produced by physical or intellectual effort
the new Web application is the work of a pair of young but highly gifted programmers
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as in job
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
the work of a movie director is to tell a story through a series of striking images
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as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
put a lot of work into the project
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as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
what line of work are you in?
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Recent Examples of work
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
However, with players like Broome and Pettiford averaging below NCAA average at the free throw line, Florida could use a similar strategy that worked against Texas Tech in the previous round, where the team intentionally fouled with over two minutes remaining, which helped aid their comeback.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
The scene will portray oil workers getting in their trucks and heading to work, thus a dirty vehicle is a must.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The Testaments has been in active development at the streamer with MGM since Miller began working on the series in earnest back in 2022.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
However, with players like Broome and Pettiford averaging below NCAA average at the free throw line, Florida could use a similar strategy that worked against Texas Tech in the previous round, where the team intentionally fouled with over two minutes remaining, which helped aid their comeback.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
The decline comes amid protests held at Tesla dealerships both in the U.S. and Europe over CEO Elon Musk's work with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
The scene will portray oil workers getting in their trucks and heading to work, thus a dirty vehicle is a must.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work
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The drying process can cause instant coffee to be a little acidic; look for freeze-dried instead of spray-dried.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Progress against the disease rebounded quickly after the disruptions caused by COVID-19, but recent reductions in development assistance for health pose a serious threat to sustaining this momentum.—
Peter Sands,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Even in tools available today, programs that can generate artwork and solve coding problems are among the most popular.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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It had been stated before, that Starfleet ships in the 23rd century didn’t have holodecks, but suddenly here is one — that grid pattern is unmistakable — and the crew seems to be using it to solve a whodunnit, Christie-style.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
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The company includes Florida Blue, trade name of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, and now serves over 38 million people across 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands with more than 18,000 employees.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Coben co-created the series adaptation with Robert Hull (God Friended Me) who serves as showrunner.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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In its latest video demonstration, the G1 humanoid robot performs an array of impressive kung fu movements with remarkable balance and agility.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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So first night in Arizona, Jane’s is performing, and toward the end of the set, Dave’s kind of running around, bumping into Perry and just doing his thing.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, the league’s decision-making on NBA expansion will be driven by a combination of market size, media presence, economic factors, and ownership interest.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This approach delivers precision targeting that drives measurable results.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Healthcare and particularly infectious diseases do not operate in a vacuum.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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It was operated by a third-party contractor for all 20 years.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Red Bull struggled, and Liam Lawson is under scrutiny after another poor race weekend.—
Patrick Iversen,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Ever since Alcaraz lost that immense Olympic final to Djokovic in August, the Spaniard has generally struggled to find his groove.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Booker, who appeared to have nothing more than two glasses of water and notes on his lectern, skillfully used the rules to his advantage, permitting colleagues to ask questions to give himself brief moments of rest while still maintaining control of the floor.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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She had been used for breeding and spent her whole life being a mom.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Work.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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